This isn’t a game you play to win—it’s a visual journey, guiding you along a linear path as you absorb the emotional story of a father forced to abandon his son during a tragic historical moment.

Given its narrative-driven structure centered on a real historical event, gameplay is kept minimal. This is reflected in the simple controls—just movement and a single interaction button. Originally designed for VR, the standard version still delivers the experience smoothly and effectively.

You see the world through the father’s eyes, though there’s also a third-person camera option. It’s not necessary, but it’s a welcome addition. The detailed character model is impressive, but the immersive first-person view feels more appropriate for the tone of the game.

After a brief moment inside the father’s home, you’re pulled into a surreal realm—a dream or perhaps a nightmare—with only one path forward. The story unfolds through a series of vivid settings, much like a carnival ride that transitions you from one richly detailed scene to the next.

Progress is made by listening to the father’s monologue and advancing from scene to scene. You do this by simply walking forward or by interacting with highlighted objects—they are easy to notice, and the interaction works from a distance, provided you’re facing the item.

There are no loading screens or fade-outs, and each scene flows into the next with thematic coherence. You start with a desolate captivity zone with crumbling walls and candlelit paths, and end in a dense jungle and a mystical tree-temple. The entire experience has the length of a movie, about an hour and a half.

Though the route is tightly guided and lacks exploration, it works in the game’s favor. This design choice ensures you experience every narrative moment without distractions. Movement is deliberately slow, encouraging you to absorb the atmosphere and detail.

The visual quality is exceptional. Every object appears thoughtfully placed and contributes to a world that feels both grounded and fantastical. While the war backdrop does introduce disturbing imagery—like skeletons and bones—it doesn’t linger, and soon gives way to more neutral visuals.

The presentation is what sets this game apart. As you walk through the world, real-life video clips appear within the 3D space—blurred, fragmented memories that blend seamlessly with the environment. It evokes the feel of classic adventure games like Myst.

But the game isn’t without flaws—chiefly, the lack of subtitles. Characters speak English, but the accent and inconsistent audio mixing often make the dialogue hard to understand. Loud music or effects sometimes drown out lines, and without prior knowledge of the context, names, or places, it’s easy to feel lost.